Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes, 5310 [2024-01543]

Download as PDF 5310 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 18 / Friday, January 26, 2024 / Notices refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0013’’ in any correspondence. request may be denied due to lack of specificity or lack of compliance with applicable regulations. None. HISTORY: Notice of this system of records was last published in full in the Federal Register on March 9, 2021, as the Department of the Treasury, Departmental Offices .214—DC Pensions Retirement Records. [FR Doc. 2024–01567 Filed 1–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AK–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0013] Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a previously approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before March 26, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to mailto:nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0013’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:53 Jan 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, VBA invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Authority: 38 U.S.C. 2301(f)(1)). Title: Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes, (VA Form 27– 2008). OMB Control Number: 2900–0013. Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 27–2008 is primarily used for VA compensation and pension programs that require claimants to file an application for benefits subsequent to the death of the Veteran to determine eligibility for the benefit. Collection of this information is conducted at the time the next-of-kin or friend of a deceased Veteran requests a burial flag. Without the information collected by VA Form 27–2008, entitlement to the benefit could not be determined. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 535,026 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 753,000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM: By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. 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In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, this deadline is firm as to date and hour, and VA will treat as ineligible for consideration any application that is received after the deadline. Applicants should take this practice into account and make early submission of their materials to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility brought about by unanticipated delays, computer service outages, or other submission-related problems. ADDRESSES: For a Copy of the Application Package: Copies of the application can be downloaded from the SSG Fox SPGP website at https:// www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfoxgrants/. Questions should be referred to SSG Fox SPGP by email at VASSGFoxGrants@va.gov. For detailed program information and requirements, see 38 CFR part 78. Submission of Application Package: Applicants must submit applications electronically following instructions found at https://www.mentalhealth. va.gov/ssgfox-grants/. Applications may not be mailed, hand carried, or sent by facsimile. Applications must be received by SSG Fox SPGP by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on the application deadline date. Applications must arrive as a complete package. Materials arriving separately will not be included in the application package for consideration and may result in the application being rejected. Technical Assistance: Information regarding how to obtain technical assistance with the preparation of a new SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26JAN1.SGM 26JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 18 (Friday, January 26, 2024)]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-01543]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0013]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for United 
States Flag for Burial Purposes

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the 
proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to 
publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed 
collection of information, including each proposed extension of a 
previously approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 26, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20420 or email to mailto:[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB 
Control No. 2900-0013'' in any correspondence. During the comment 
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0013'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must 
obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each 
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for 
comment is being made pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, VBA 
invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VBA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use 
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Authority:
     38 U.S.C. 2301(f)(1)).
    Title: Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes, (VA 
Form 27-2008).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0013.
    Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 27-2008 is primarily used for VA compensation and 
pension programs that require claimants to file an application for 
benefits subsequent to the death of the Veteran to determine 
eligibility for the benefit. Collection of this information is 
conducted at the time the next-of-kin or friend of a deceased Veteran 
requests a burial flag. Without the information collected by VA Form 
27-2008, entitlement to the benefit could not be determined.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 535,026 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 753,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-01543 Filed 1-25-24; 8:45 am]
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